An Ashoka Cut Diamond in a Six Petal Tulip, Hand Engraved
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 22, 2026
Short answer: This ring sets a 2.5 carat Ashoka cut diamond into a custom six petal tulip head in yellow gold. The whole band is hand engraved: little stars with diamonds tucked inside them, mountains on the shoulders for where he proposed, and a lotus on one side with the Himalayas on the other, one for each partner's heritage. The Ashoka is a long, cut-cornered shape with big facets, so it pairs well with a basket you see from the side.
An Ashoka cut is not a shape most people have seen. This is the one we set, and how the ring around it was planned.
The ring
Sonam's ring: the Ashoka from the top, and the engraved stars down the band.
- Centre stone
- 2.5 carat Ashoka cut diamond
- Setting
- Custom six petal tulip head
- Engraving
- The whole band, hand engraved: stars with diamonds set inside, mountains on the shoulders, a lotus on one side and the Himalayas on the other
See every angle on Sonam's ring page.
The tulip head from underneath
Six petals under the stone.
Six petals sit under the stone. From the top the Ashoka stays clean, and from the side you see the flower. We have built over a thousand tulip baskets, and the styles are all on our tulip basket page.
Why engrave the whole band?
The mountains mark the proposal, and the lotus and the Himalayas sit on opposite sides so each partner has their own side of the ring. The stars carry tiny diamonds, so the engraving catches light as well. We carve 56 styles of hand engraving and they can be mixed on one ring like this. If you want to see what separates good engraving from bad, read good vs bad hand engraving.
What is an Ashoka cut?
An Ashoka is an elongated cut with cut corners and large facets. It looks closer to an antique cushion than to a modern brilliant, and it tends to look large for its weight because of its length. If you like that look but want more options, ask about custom cut diamonds or the cushion cuts.
How to get a ring like this
Start with the pieces of your story: a place, a flower, a heritage, a date. We plan the engraving around them, then the stone and the head. If you have an unusual cut in mind, tell us early so we can source it.
A ring like this takes 10 to 12 weeks from deposit to your door. If you have a proposal planned, check our order-by dates first.
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What is an Ashoka cut diamond?
An elongated, cut-cornered diamond with large facets. It looks closer to an antique cushion than a modern brilliant and tends to look large for its carat weight.
Can you put an Ashoka cut in a tulip basket?
Yes. This 2.5 carat Ashoka sits in a custom six petal tulip head.
Can engraving include small diamonds?
Yes. The stars on this band each have a small diamond set inside them.
How many engraving styles do you offer?
We carve 56 styles of hand engraving and can mix them, like the stars, mountains, lotus and Himalayas on this ring.
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